Arisa #1

Two young women — one with flowing red hair and one with golden blonde hair, both rendered in Natsumi Ando's expressive, wide-eyed style — share the cover of this opening volume, their closeness hinting at a relationship full of emotion and mystery. From the creator of *Kitchen Princess*, *Arisa* Volume 1 arrives in 2010 from Random House with Ando handling both the writing and artwork, promising the same heartfelt character work that made her earlier series so beloved. If you're looking for a shojo story that pairs striking visuals with genuine emotional depth, this first volume is a compelling place to start.